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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1920

Page

6

Glossing Over Primary Fraud Criticized By West Virginia GOP

The piece critiques the Republican state committee for not addressing primary election corruption claims raised by Montgomery and backed by Wheeling editor H. C. Ogden. It condemns attempts to gloss over fraud, urging an impartial inquiry to inform voters and keep elections clean, noting growing voter independence in the Mountain State.

H. C. Ogden Wheeling Republican Wheeling Intelligencer Intelligencer Republican Party Montgomery State Committee J. Ogden Mountain

Fayette County Lynching Stokes Fear of Lawbreakers

The Fayette County lynching provokes outrage at mob justice and questions the use of life sentences. The piece condemns the plea deal that spared the death penalty and urges courts to enforce the law, warning of dangerous consequences if criminals escape harsher penalties.

Bennett Fayette County

Chasing the Rainbow Girl Seeks Pot of Gold

A little girl follows a rainbow in the sky singing as she skips along in search of a fairy pot of gold. She passes flowering borders and hears birds joyful but the path ends abruptly in an unfinished scene.

Kentucky Mingo McDowell Counties

Pot of Gold and a Double Standard of Morals

A mother comforts a girl scarred by life choices while contrasting a male counterpart who faces leniency. The piece questions society’s double standard on morality, urging readers to recognize accountability for women and men alike in harsh social norms.

Rat Control and Farm Protection Advice

The Department of Agriculture urges stopping rat feeding and housing to curb breeding. Brown rats reproduce rapidly, causing millions in losses yearly. Protect grain by raising cribs on high tin‑wrapped supports and keeping steps away when unused. Rats spread disease alongside flies and humans.

Department of Agriculture

Judge Morgan Defends Candidacy Amid Montgomery Probe

Judge Morgan accuses Democrats of instigating charges against his gubernatorial bid. The Charleston Mail, aligned with his party, first raised the claims Montgomery now seeks court review of.

Morgan Montgomery Charleston Mail

Dunlap Chosen Democratic Executive Chairman in Hinton

The selection of R. F. Dunlap of Hinton as chairman strengthens the party leadership. He has long been active in Democratic affairs and is a tireless worker who will help secure victory for the state ticket in November.

R. F. Dunlap Hinton Democratic Executive Committee

Printing help line for Raleigh Register ad notes

Quick execution tip for printing tasks directs readers to The Raleigh Register at No 20 for efficient service.

Raleigh Register

Public Forum on World War Memorial Drive in Raleigh County

A Raleigh county public forum invites opinion on funding a West Virginia University World War memorial building. County representatives from the American Legion and local chambers discuss August meetings at the court house, urging turnout to decide participation.

State Memorial West Virginia University Raleigh John J. Cornwell American Legion Earl H. Smith Raleigh County Beckley Chamber of Commerce Court House

Mills shut by Ameri can Woolen Co loss of orders

Chicago Tribune comments on the American Woolen Company shutting its principal mills for an indeterminate period due to cancellation and lack of orders. The piece notes Lawrence Massachusetts unemployment around 14000 and about 40000 idle nationwide, tying profiteering and executive wages to inflated clothing prices and collapsing demand, with wages rising and production halted.

American Woolen Company Lawrence Mass Allied Associated Industries Chicago Tribune

What Good Roads Will Mean to the Farmer

The piece argues that hard roads improve farm life through better schools churches and markets, quick market reactions, stronger neighbor ties, and improved postal routes. It claims labor stays on farms, land values rise up to 200 percent, and tillable radius around railroads spans ten miles, with hard roads covering the state threatening all tillable acreage.

West Virginia

Vote for the State Road Amendment for safer roads

A campaign message urging voters to support the State Road Amendment. It frames good roads as a safe investment and bad roads as the poorest kind of investment, advocating a affirmative vote.

The Most Welcome Tire Joe

Brunswick Tires set higher standards since 1845 with a staff of seasoned rubber experts. The firm stresses knowledge skill and strict manufacturing norms, claiming a superior tire that costs no more than similar options and promises customer satisfaction.

Brunswick Tires Brunswick Brunswick Organization of Tire Makers

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